German energy transition dents business confidence, DIHK survey finds DIHK survey of 3,100 firms finds higher energy costs, delayed investments and relocation risks as Germany’s energy transition strains competitiveness. The …
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German chemical-pharmaceutical industry records 3% H1 production decline as investments shift abroad
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman chemical-pharmaceutical industry production drops 3% in H1 2026 as investments slump German chemical-pharmaceutical industry production fell 3% in the first half of 2026, with revenue down to €106 billion …
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World
University of Birmingham accused of weakening restrictions on arms investments
by anna walterby anna walterUniversity of Birmingham criticised for loosening investment restrictions on weapons companies University of Birmingham faces accusations of diluting its responsible investment rules by replacing explicit arms exclusions with a principles-based …
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Germany’s productive net investments fall to 0.2% of GDP, McKinsey finds
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGermany’s productive net investments slump to 0.2% of GDP, McKinsey warns Germany’s productive net investments fell to just 0.2% of GDP in 2024, putting the country at the bottom of …
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Germany’s state investments surge 12.3 percent driven by arms spending
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerGerman state investments surge to €147.5bn in 2025 as equipment and defence spending jump German state investments rose to €147.5 billion in 2025, up 12.3% from 2024, driven by a …
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Technology
CPP Investments commits $741 million to CtrlS for Indian AI data centers
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzCPP Investments invests in CtrlS with up to ₹70 billion to build AI data centers in India CPP Investments invests in CtrlS with a up to ₹70 billion commitment to …
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Technology
Meta weighs fundraising options to finance AI infrastructure investments
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzMeta share sale considered to bankroll AI buildout as company weighs options Meta share sale considered to fund massive AI infrastructure investments; company hasn’t mandated banks and may forgo new …
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Technology
Benchmark Capital raises $2 billion to pursue later-stage AI and growth investments
by Helga Moritzby Helga MoritzBenchmark Capital breaks long-standing $425M cap with $2B fundraise, including $1.25B growth vehicle Benchmark Capital abandons its long-held $425M cap, raising $2B across two funds — including a $1.25B later-stage …
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Boehringer Ingelheim scraps €900 million investments in Germany amid government health cuts
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBoehringer Ingelheim Cancels €900m Germany Investment Plan, Cites Healthcare Rebates Boehringer Ingelheim cancels €900m planned investments in Germany amid proposed healthcare rebates and uncertainty, shifting work to the US and …
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Boehringer Ingelheim halts €900 million investments in Germany over GKV law
by Leo Müllerby Leo MüllerBoehringer Ingelheim halts €900m Germany investment over GKV law Boehringer Ingelheim halts €900m Germany investment amid proposed GKV law; company pledges no job cuts while industry warns of R&D relocation …